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Title: Tomatillo's
Post by missybean on 01/25/12 at 12:05:01

Does anyone know if tomatillos are high in histamine? I know they are of the nightshade family. But they are not tomatoes. I was thinking salsa verde chicken enchiladas sound good!
Melissa

Title: Re: Tomatillos
Post by Joan on 01/25/12 at 17:03:27

Can't find anything saying there is histamine in tomatillos, but nightshades can be a problem for mast cells in people who react to them. Oxalates, present in tomatillos, can also cause mast cell degranulation in some people. I'm afraid it's another "trial and error" food, best tried on a day when other triggers are low and with meds taken and/or nearby and preferably another person in the house, just in case.

I've used a few small ones in salsa before, and I thought they affected me a little, but not awful. Not sure whether it was the tomatillos, though, or the acidity of the food. I think this is one where everybody is different.

Salsa verde chicken enchiladas....yum! There are so many recipes that call for tomatoes and no really good substitute! I've read on an allergy site that yellow or green tomatoes contain lower levels of histamine, but am not advocating anyone eat them.

Title: Re: Tomatillo's
Post by Anaphylaxing on 01/25/12 at 19:42:38

I have NO clue, but it sure sounds delicious and interesting! 8-)

Title: Re: Tomatillo's
Post by iamnotalone on 01/26/12 at 04:35:49

Melissa;
Its so crazy: I can eat some mexican foods on good days, but others put "the alien" in my guts! :-? My dad was Mexican, so this has been tough for me. I used to have salsa making parties... :'(
Are you gonna put peppers in your salsa? I can eat a slice or 2 on a good day. The tomatoes(again, depends on what kind) sometimes bother me. I'm going to try to make salad enchiladas again, BUT;
they require chile ancho sauce, & I make mine from scratch, so its fresh & no vinegar... Thank God for ZANTAC !!! The anco sauce will be the only Iffy ingredient, so we shall see. :-/
Let us know how yours turns out, n I'll do the same.
lori

Title: Re: Tomatillo's
Post by missybean on 01/26/12 at 12:52:54

I will.

Title: Re: Tomatillo's
Post by iamnotalone on 01/31/12 at 16:03:58

Welllll;
NO ancho/enchilada sauce for me! My "alien" attacked again, & let me kno in no uncertain terms thats another food best left alone now. >:(
Ah well, could be worse! I will switch to salad Tacos- the queso fresco is pretty mild cheese & is good crumbled in it. Got my satisfaction from watchin the family gobble up the chicken n cheese enchies ::) ::)
I will listen to my instincts more closely...
lori